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Manoa

Manoa

1980 1h 42mDrama

The intent of novice director Solveig Hoogesteijn to make a drama about two Venezuelans from opposite sides of the economic and social tracks wobbles and weakens in the telling. Although the two compatriots both live in the capital, Caracas, and both love music, they have a need to go out into the rest of the country and discover their roots. As big-city dwellers, they are limited in their perspectives, though this excursion into other areas of Venezuela may prove more illuminating to them than to a foreign audience.

3.5/5

TMDB score· 1 votes

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The intent of novice director Solveig Hoogesteijn to make a drama about two Venezuelans from opposite sides of the economic and social tracks wobbles and weakens in the telling. Although the two compatriots both live in the capital, Caracas, and both love music, they have a need to go out into the rest of the country and discover their roots. As big-city dwellers, they are limited in their perspectives, though this excursion into other areas of Venezuela may prove more illuminating to them than to a foreign audience.

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Solveig HoogesteijnSolveig HoogesteijnDirectorHéctor RíosHéctor RíosCinematography

Cast

Víctor CuicaVíctor Cuica
Diego Silva
Asdrúbal MeléndezAsdrúbal Meléndez
Héctor DuvauchelleHéctor Duvauchelle
Emilia Rojas
Julio MotaJulio Mota
Kiko MendiveKiko Mendive
Óscar Berisbeitía
Alicia PlazaAlicia Plaza
Renato Rodríguez

Director

Solveig Hoogesteijn

Writer

Solveig Hoogesteijn

Release date

19 Mar 1980

Runtime

1h 42m

Studio

Macu Films, C.A.

Country

Venezuela

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